 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Francis "Frank' Gaffney a pioneer butcher at the Gormanston-Lyell field. After he moved to the west coast he owned butchers shops in most major mining towns. He moved to Balfour, Tasmania, in 1910 and soon owned a butcher's shop, the Imperial Hotel, the general store, a bakery, the bank agency, the post office, livery stables and blacksmith shop and had the mail contract to Marrawah. He also purchased land which later became part of Kaywood. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Men of the West Coast, Francis "Frank' Gaffney Subjects: pioneers; butchers; businesspeople People/Orgs: Gaffney, Francis 'Frank'; Kaywood (property); Imperial Hotel, Balfour, Tasmania Places: Circular Head, Tasmania; Marrawah, Tasmania; Gormanston-Lyell field; Balfour, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00800 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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